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Here is the place to buy pure Tilak Bibhuti for regular use as well as any pooja ceremony. For those that have not had a close look at a Hindu religious person or even a modern-day one closely, the name Tilak Bibhuti may sound strange. If they have however seen pictures of Indian Religious people then the various marking on their forehead may not have escaped notice. Perhaps it is something unique about the Hindu Religion itself and people have been using the Tilak or the Forehead marking from ancient times. The tilak could be a small round dot or a large one or it could be shaped like a long marking stretching from the base of the nose to the hairline on one’s forehead. This application is not however limited to the forehead alone but also used at the pit of the throat where there is a small depression at the meeting of the collar bone and at the base of the diaphragm in one’s chest.
Do you know what exactly is Tilak Bibhuti?
Let us understand “Why” it is applied and then we will tell you “What” it is made of to realize its importance. According to the teachings of Yoga and Tantra, the body has 7 centers of spiritual power called Chakras or Shat-Chakras. These are not visible to the physical eyes but pertain to the esoteric or the astral body if you like. There is great interest all over the world in the teachings of yoga and the Shat-Chakra philosophy and what it achieves for spiritual upliftment. The Tilak Bibhuti is applied on three of these seven sacred spots on the body which coincide with the forehead, the base of the throat below Adam's apple, and the center of the diaphragm below the rib cage. The reason is to energize these centers to activate them for the purpose of spiritual improvement.
So, what is Tilak Bibhuti Made of?
In the ancient past, the Yogis or Yogic Master use to apply ash from the cremation ground, which also reminded them that man is very mortal. Later it was changed to Bibhuti made from specific Cow dung as the base material which could have a mix of other specific ingredients. The introduction of the Rice husk as one of the ingredients was also a great message by the masters for the generations to follow. This rice husk indicated that the physical body was only the husk and not the prime essence of a person, which was the evolved soul. The application of the Bibhuti to the three upper Chakras was to invigorate and bring energy to the higher qualities of spiritual growth. This is why the three chakras namely Agyna Chakra, Vishuddha Chakra, and Anahata Chakra is where Bibhuti is applied. Some even apply Tilak only on the forehead depending on individual traditions. A deeper study of Spiritual rituals needs to understand the nature of esoteric science behind the how and why of Tilak Bibhuti, but if you’re looking to buy great quality Kashi Vibhuti Bhasma online, the Astami store is the best option for you.
